Author Archives: Sandy.Liang

The thought of college brought mixed emotions. One of the things that both got me excited and scared at the same time was the idea of independence that college brings. Life seems to always be easier when things are handed to you, which is what happened during my high school years. I thought high school was difficult, but it’s nothing compared to college.

I knew that college was going to be different in that the professors will not spoon feed their students like teachers did in high school, the guidance counselors will not go out of there way to help the students unless the students seek help themselves, and the work load will increase dramatically from the amount given in high school. It all was not a surprise to me but I still was not fully prepared for it all. It didn’t help that my senior year in high school was a breeze. I was extremely laid back and just had fun the whole year, so once the work began to roll in during my first few weeks in Baruch I became extremely stressed and used the phrase “I hate college” often. I was not in “school mode” until three weeks into the semester. It took me awhile to build up my time management skills again. But during all those readings and essays I began to get used to it. I’ve learned that I need to make sacrifices such as sleep and hangouts with my friends. It’s really a give and take.

Now that I’ve gotten used to the schoolwork, I need to work on my Baruch social life. College is not all about going to classes and getting work done, but it’s also about getting involved in the many extra curricular activities that the school provides, and at the same time you would make new friends. So far, I have only joined the Eco Club in Baruch. If I were not at the club then I would either be at the computer labs or at the library. I definitely do not want to spend all four years of college doing the same thing. What I definitely want to do is tryout for Baruch’s Women’s Volleyball team and hopefully become part of their team. I wish I had tried out this year, but I guess I just didn’t have the confidence to tryout.

During my first semester at Baruch I did not do much. My focus was just on my schoolwork. Ever since I came to Baruch I could see some changes in me. The typical changes I saw were in my maturity and how independent I have become. School has become of an extreme importance to me, not just because there is money involved but because I would like to see myself successful with a well paying job that can enable me to have an enjoyable and comfortable lifestyle, and college can help me achieve this. I’m doing just “okay” in my classes this semester, but hopefully I will do great next semester and expand myself to become more active and a part of the Baruch social life.

Kimberly Delgado’s speech was my favorite because it was inspiring and motivating. I especially liked the part when she spoke about the stereotypical role of women and she refuses to live up to it.

Hi, my name is Sandy Liang and I like to read, listen to music and take long walks on the beach… No, I’m just kidding. This is not a “About Me” section on an online dating site. But anyway, my name is Sandy. Ever since Junior High School people have called me Sandy Cheeks. You know, that squirrel from SpongeBob? At first I didn’t like to be called a squirrel’s name because I found it insulting. But then I thought, why not? Sandy Cheeks is pretty cool. I’m talking about the character of course. I’m not speaking about myself in third person, because that would just be weird… But that squirrel knew Kung-Foo! How awesome is that? Although I did find it funny that I was being related to a squirrel that was an expert in Kung-Foo, since I’m Chinese and all. But sadly that stereotype cannot apply to me because I do not know the art of Kung-Foo. Disappointed? I know. I did try to learn when I was younger though. My grandfather tried to teach me. The first thing he made me do was a horse stance (demonstrate). He wanted to see if I had strong legs and firm feet to stand my ground. I was in this position for about an hour. My grandfather decided to test me by coming up behind me, and kicking my right leg. I, of course, fell right to the floor. That was the first and last attempt he made to teach me Kung-Foo because, according to him, I was not “made for Kung-Foo”.  Thanks a lot gramps! *Thumbs up*.

It’s a disappointment that I don’t know Kung-Foo. But I do know how to play volleyball, and I’m pretty darn good at it too! Most people would look at me and just assume that the sport I must be great at is… handball. But no, sorry to disappoint you again, my favorite sport is volleyball. I was part of my high school varsity volleyball team for both my junior and senior year. In my senior year, I was captain of the volleyball team. We’ve had our wins and our losses, but, honestly, those didn’t really matter to me. I know it sounds cliché, but I just love the game. It’s so much fun. Whenever I have time, I would go back to my high school and help out with the present team. My high school coach knows how much I love the sport, so he gave me the position as the part time assistant coach. I get to help out AND play my favorite sport. Isn’t that great?

Volleyball really is my “getaway” from all the stressful things I have to deal with everyday, like school and… well, mainly school because it really is just so stressful. Don’t you agree? (Pause) The assignments just keep on coming, and I hardly have time to do anything I want to do. I think volleyball is the only thing that’s keeping me from going insane! But I got to do what I got to do, right? And school is just something I got to do. It feels like torture being in class, or when you’re in the process of typing that long… long essay. But the way I look at it is that it will be all worth it in the end. What I always tell myself is, “Endure the crap now, and better things will come later.” Many people compare life to a rollercoaster, and I do believe life is like a rollercoaster because there will always be its ups and downs. Some days I may feel miserable, but I believe, it is with no doubt, that something great will eventually happen and it will make up for all the “crap” I’ve endured. This is just something I tell myself to keep me going, and not just simply give up.

Well, I found it difficult to write a monologue about myself, but hopefully you all learned a bit about Sandy Cheeks, and enjoyed it as well. Thank you.